RU158643U1 - PHOTOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR IRRITATION OF THE LARYNX AND ORAL CAVITY IN CHILDREN OF EARLY AGE - Google Patents

Abstract

A phototherapeutic device for irradiating the larynx and oral cavity in young children, including a baby bottle with a transparent nipple and an optoelectronic unit with a light-emitting diode, located on the outside of the bottom of the bottle, characterized in that a light guide is inserted inside the bottle, one end of which ends at the neck of the bottle , and the opposite end abuts against the bottom of the bottle, and this end of the light guide is fixed in the center of the bottom of the bottle using the end magnetic coupling in such a way that one A ring-shaped magnet of the clutch, rigidly connected with the lower end of the light guide, is installed inside the bottle at the bottom, another ring-shaped magnet of the clutch is pressed tightly to the bottom of the bottle from the outside with the help of the stand; .

Description

The utility model relates to medical equipment, namely to phototherapy. In the clinical practice of treating acute respiratory infections (ARI) today, not only short-wave (CUV) irradiation of the larynx is used [1], but also other light therapy techniques: such as laser therapy [2] and blue light spectrum treatment [3]. These techniques are especially relevant for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections in young children. First of all, the inflammatory process develops in the surface layers of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. Most bacterial diseases are caused by pathogens that are constantly present in the airways. The most common infectious agents are multiresistant staphylococci. For example, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, often causes acute respiratory infections (ARI), as well as ENT diseases. In [4], in vitro experiments showed that light in the blue spectral range effectively suppresses the reproduction of bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

The upper respiratory tract is both a barrier and an entry gate for infections. Thus, irradiation with blue light of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx of the child during the incubation period and in the prodromal period can interrupt the reproduction of bacteria and significantly reduce both the severity of the course of the disease and shorten the duration of the disease. It was during this period that the optical irradiation of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx and mucous membranes of the sinuses is the most effective.

Blue light irradiation of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx is also immunostimulating in nature: it causes non-specific activation of leukocyte and macrophage populations. The use of blue spectrum irradiators in clinical practice can reduce or completely eliminate the use of antibiotics in the treatment of acute respiratory infections and ENT diseases in young children.

For the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections and ENT diseases in young children, various phototherapeutic devices have been developed and are used [5, 6, 7]. In particular, devices [5] and [7] are irradiators of the larynx and oral cavity, and with the help of the Bioptron apparatus [6], in acute respiratory infections they irradiate the sternum and nasolabial triangle of the child; with tonsillitis, the pharynx is irradiated, while during the procedure the child should be with his mouth open.

A device for irradiating light of the larynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity, combined with a baby bottle for drinking [8]; it is the closest prototype of the claimed utility model. As the source of monochromatic blue light in the prototype, an optoelectronic unit is used that contains a light emitting diode, an autonomous power source, and a microcontroller that sets the exposure time. The optoelectronic unit is attached externally to the bottom of a standard baby bottle. The bottle is filled with clean water so that the assembled structure acts as a focusing optical device that transfers the image of the light source (light-emitting diode of the optoelectronic unit) inside a transparent silicone nipple worn on the neck of the bottle.

The main disadvantages of the prototype are: the need to configure the optical system; one of the elements of which is clean and clear water filling the bottle. As water is consumed during drinking, a change in the parameters of the optical scheme occurs, which leads to a change in the focal length in the device.

This requires reconfiguration of the optical system and complicates the operation of the device. The passage of light through water can reduce the efficiency of the irradiating device due to the effects of absorption and scattering of light.

The inventive utility model is free from these shortcomings.

The technical task of the utility model is to create a simple and reliable phototherapeutic device, with which you can effectively irradiate the light of the larynx and oral cavity while a young child is drinking water.

The proposed technical solution to the problem, namely, placement and original fixation inside a standard bottle of plastic light guide, makes the device efficient, easy to use and affordable for antibacterial processing.

The placement inside the bottle, along its axis, of a transparent plastic light guide with a refractive index of n = 1.49 allows, due to the total internal reflection of light inside the light guide, to significantly increase the efficiency of the light flow from the optoelectronic unit attached to the bottom of the bottle to the silicone teat worn on it neck. The intensity of irradiation of the larynx and oral cavity of the child in this case does not depend on the volume and degree of transparency of the liquid poured into the baby bottle. It can be water, dill water, tea or juice.

The original fixation design inside the baby bottle using permanent magnets of a plastic light guide makes it easy to disassemble and assemble the irradiation device, which allows you to wash, boil and treat all its individual elements with antibacterial agents.

A phototherapeutic device for irradiating light of the larynx and oral cavity in young children is shown in FIG. one.

The phototherapeutic device consists of a standard baby bottle (1) with a transparent silicone nipple (2). Inside the bottle (1), in the center, along the axis, a transparent plastic light guide (3) is placed, made, for example, of polypropylene. The length of the light guide (3) is equal to the height of a standard baby bottle (1). Thus, the upper end of the light guide (3) is located at the cut-off level of the neck of the bottle (1), and its lower end abuts against the bottom of the bottle (1).

The lower end of the light guide (3) is fixed in the center of the bottom of the bottle (1) using an end magnetic coupling (4) and a stand (5).

One annular magnet of the coupling (4), rigidly connected with the lower end of the light guide (3), is installed inside the bottle (1), at the bottom. Another ring-shaped magnet of the coupling (4), using the stand (5) is pressed tightly to the bottom of the bottle (1) from the outside. Due to the adhesion forces between the ring-shaped magnets of the coupling (4), the transparent plastic light guide (3) is held in the center, along the axis inside the bottle (1).

Outside, in the center of the stand (5) with an annular magnet of the clutch (4), an optoelectronic unit (6) with a power button (7) and a light emitting diode (8) is installed.

The phototherapeutic device works as follows: drinking water is poured into a baby bottle (1); an optical fiber (3) is lowered inside the bottle, with an annular magnet (4) fixed to the lower end. Using the standard cap and silicone teats (2), seal the neck of the bottle (1). The bottom of the bottle (1) is inserted into the stand (5), in which an annular magnet (4) is rigidly fixed. Both ring-shaped magnets, one of which is located inside the bottle (1), and the other outside the bottle, separated by a thin plastic wall, form an end magnetic coupling (4). Due to magnetic adhesion forces, ring-shaped magnets are mounted coaxially in the center of the bottom of the bottle (1). Thus, the transparent light guide (4) is rigidly fixed along the central axis of the bottle (1). Then, in the stand (5) in the center of the axis, an optoelectronic unit (6) is installed. The phototherapeutic device is ready for use. From the bottle (1) with water, the child begins to drink, turn on the power button (7) of the optoelectronic unit (6); the light emitting diode (8) is turned on. Blue light from the LED (8) propagates without loss through the light guide (3) and illuminates the domed part of the silicone nipple (2).

Upon reaching the required radiation dose, the optoelectronic unit (6) is automatically turned off.

The light guide (3) located in the center of the neck of the bottle (1) occupies no more than 7% of the area and practically does not interfere with the flow of water, so the drinking process does not require additional efforts and energy costs from the child. Blue light illuminates the larynx and oral cavity of the baby.

At the end of the irradiation procedure, the bottle (1) is removed from the stand (5). Unscrew the cap with a pacifier (2); the remaining water is poured from the bottle (1); the light guide (3) is removed from the bottle, the annular magnet of the coupling (4) is disconnected from the light guide (3). All of the listed elements of the device are washed, if necessary, boiled, disinfected or sterilized. After drying, the phototherapeutic device is reassembled and prepared for new use.

The introduction of a light guide and a magnetic coupling into the design can significantly increase the efficiency of using an LED irradiator, simplify assembly, disassembly and sanitization of a phototherapeutic device. A bottle, a pacifier and a light guide design are washed, if necessary, boiled, disinfected or sterilized. After drying, the phototherapeutic device is reassembled and prepared for new use.

In some cases, the transparent silicone pacifier (2) can be replaced with a latex pacifier.

In this case, radiation can be provided in the child’s oral cavity in all directions. Scattered radiation is used in the treatment of candidiasis and stomatitis. In the treatment of stomatitis, the light-emitting diode (8) of the blue spectrum can be replaced by a red-spectrum LED, without changing the design of the device.

References.

[1] V.M. Bogolyubov, G.N. Ponomarenko “General Physiotherapy” Educational literature, M. - St. Petersburg, 1998

[2] A.N. Nasedkin, V.G. Zenger “Lasers in otorhinolaryngology”, M. LLP “Firm TEKHNIKA”, 2000

[3]. V.S. Zrodnikov., E.S. Keshishyan, V.I. Karandashov, L.B. Ilyin “A method for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections”, RU 2260459 C1, dated 12.03.2004, patent holder of LLC AGAMA +.

[four]. E.S. Keshishyan, Z.V. Zaporozhtseva, O.M. Zenina, V.S. Zrodnikov "Photodynamic inactivation of bacteria" in vitro "under the influence of the blue spectrum," Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, vol. 158, No. 10, 2014.

[5]. The product of medical equipment "UV short-wave irradiator for single localized irradiation of portable BOP-01/27-NanEMA", TU 9444-010-34711238-2003.

[6]. M.A. Khan, Ph.D. O.M. Konova et al. “Application of polychromatic incoherent polarized light of the BIOPTRON apparatus in pediatrics”, guidelines, M., 2009.

[7]. A.S. Podsosonny, V.A Podsosonny “LED device with a stabilized dose of radiation”, RU 146971 U1, dated 09.12.2013, patent holder of LLC AGAMA +.

[8] V.S. Zrodnikov A.S. Podsosonny, A.S. Dmitriev "Device for irradiation with light of the larynx and mucous membrane of the oral cavity in children", RU 2286186 C1 from 02.22.2005

Claims (1)

A phototherapeutic device for irradiating the larynx and oral cavity in young children, including a baby bottle with a transparent nipple and an optoelectronic unit with a light-emitting diode, located on the outside of the bottom of the bottle, characterized in that a light guide is inserted inside the bottle, one end of which ends at the neck of the bottle , and the opposite end abuts against the bottom of the bottle, and this end of the light guide is fixed in the center of the bottom of the bottle with the end magnetic coupling in such a way that one A ring-shaped magnet of the clutch, rigidly connected with the lower end of the light guide, is installed inside the bottle at the bottom, another ring-shaped magnet of the clutch is pressed tightly to the bottom of the bottle from the outside with the help of the stand; .

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